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As the United States marks the one-year anniversary since its first coronavirus case this month, we re reminded how long it s been since we ve been able to hug our loved ones.
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many are missing those heartwarming embraces – so much so that people have tried making homemade hugging stations where a protective plastic barrier separated them from their family and friends.
It s clear that many of us are craving those stress-reducing squeezes. So in celebration of National Hugging Day on Thursday, we ve rounded up some safe, feel-good hug alternatives you can do on your own.
Tonight the young man s virtual hug sign, will be on show on buildings across Dublin, Cork and Waterford city centres and people are being encouraged to send a hug to someone because we can t hug in person.
RTE News tweeted: Adam King s virtual hug sign is set to light up locations across the country this evening. The six-year-old Toy Show star is encouraging people to send a virtual hug to someone they care about #NationalHuggingDay .
Adam King s virtual hug sign is set to light up locations across the country this evening. The six-year-old Toy Show star is encouraging people to send a virtual hug to someone they care about #NationalHuggingDay ❤️? pic.twitter.com/1KBRmpBnuI
Toy Show star Adam King opens up about lighting up Ireland with virtual hugs
The gesture celebrated National Hugging Day, and encouraged people to share virtual hugs with loved ones to beat the lockdown blues
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